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AJT 61

2012 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJT 61
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,445 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,224 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 32,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,184 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 25,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc seriously corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AJT 61 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJT 61, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJT 61 registered?

AJT 61 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is AJT 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJT 61 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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